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Contributor: Megan Jean Megan Jean
I'm really horribly lazy, and sometimes after a particularly vigorous session with my toys, I forgo washing them off.
Bad, yes, icky, yes, I know. I'm trying to break said habit.
But, in theory, what is the worst that could happen from using a toy vaginally, then storing it in a clean container unwashed?
12/19/2011
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Contributor: Ghost Ghost
It depends on the material. Vaginal secretions can be highly acidic and wear down certain materials over time. Not to mention the fact that you've now covered the toy with live bacteria and fungus cells (yeast) as well as a sugar and protein source (your secretions).
12/19/2011
Contributor: Chirple Chirple
Even though washing them off is easy, it's a pain for me to haul them upstairs to do it.

So I think I'll get some baby wipes or something. Or as my partner insists I call them, MANLY wipes.
12/19/2011
Contributor: Katelyn Katelyn
I have used a few toys multiple times but I always worry a ton about yeast infections and get paranoid. I figure it is easier taking my toys in the shower with me to wash them, than to be nervous about infections all the time. Find a way to wash your toys that works for you : ) I know I hate making trips to the dishwasher lol
12/19/2011
Contributor: Megan Jean Megan Jean
Quote:
Originally posted by Chirple
Even though washing them off is easy, it's a pain for me to haul them upstairs to do it.

So I think I'll get some baby wipes or something. Or as my partner insists I call them, MANLY wipes.
I need to start calling them manly wipes! My family calls them 'didey wipes', didey as in diaper. But manly wipes is so much cooler.
12/19/2011
Contributor: Megan Jean Megan Jean
Quote:
Originally posted by Ghost
It depends on the material. Vaginal secretions can be highly acidic and wear down certain materials over time. Not to mention the fact that you've now covered the toy with live bacteria and fungus cells (yeast) as well as a sugar and protein ... more
Well when you put it like that... blech.
Thank you.
12/19/2011
Contributor: WhoopieDoo WhoopieDoo
I do, on occasion, leave (glass) toys on my bed after using (and licking) them, but I always clean them thoroughly before using them again.
12/19/2011
Contributor: Rin (aka Nire) Rin (aka Nire)
It's pretty rare that I don't take my toys to the sink for a good bath when I'm done. I only do this for my silicone and glass toys, though, so that no bacteria will crawl inside them and fester in the meantime. I keep some toy wipes handy for those occasions, just so that I don't get my vaginal juices on my nightstand/shelf whenever I set them down.
12/19/2011
Contributor: NarcissisticLust NarcissisticLust
Quote:
Originally posted by Megan Jean
I'm really horribly lazy, and sometimes after a particularly vigorous session with my toys, I forgo washing them off.
Bad, yes, icky, yes, I know. I'm trying to break said habit.
But, in theory, what is the worst that could happen from ... more
I do the same and have wondered the same question. The toys I use are non-porous so I assume they are fine, but could this be bad for my toys?
12/19/2011
Contributor: eeep eeep
Quote:
Originally posted by Megan Jean
I'm really horribly lazy, and sometimes after a particularly vigorous session with my toys, I forgo washing them off.
Bad, yes, icky, yes, I know. I'm trying to break said habit.
But, in theory, what is the worst that could happen from ... more
I used to do the same thing, my issue was the nearest sink was upstairs from me and near my roommates bedroom. The possibility of creaky stairs and a noisy sink waking them up in the middle of the night only added to my reasons to cuddle up and sleep afterwards.
I invested in some good toy cleaner and wipes, though I do often wash them with soap and water still before storing them.
12/19/2011
Contributor: married with children married with children
I think they almost always get washed right after use. There might have been a time or two where they had to wait until the morning to get washed.
12/21/2011
Contributor: Midway through Midway through
Bacteria can grow on the toy and cause a yeast infection, I'm pretty sure that's the "worst" case scenario.
12/21/2011
Contributor: SweetSurprise SweetSurprise
Edenfantasys wipes would help. You can use them on yourself too. They are offered as a free gift right now and I love them.
12/21/2011
Contributor: Snozzberries Snozzberries
I'd forgotten about the free edenwipes! That's a good idea. I have the same problem but I generally use glass so it's easier to wash and disinfect later and not worry so much.
12/23/2011